UW Master of Science in Sustainable Management

Lead the way to a more sustainable future

Designed for working adults with real-world experience, the online UW Master of Science in Sustainable Management will strengthen and expand your knowledge of sustainability and environmental issues, preparing you for high-level leadership positions at your current organization or at top companies around the world.

12 courses, 34 credits, online

Through a core curriculum, specialty track courses, and a capstone experience, this graduate program covers topics including the relationship of natural, social, and economic environments; effective communication techniques; waste management; law and ethics of sustainability; sustainable design of products and communities; corporate social responsibility; leadership in sustainable organizations; and supply chain management.

All courses are developed and taught by distinguished faculty from each of the five partnering campuses—UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Stout, and UW Superior—bringing you diverse expertise from some of the top experts in the state.

Eligibility

If you have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited university and a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, you may apply directly to the program. Students with a GPA of less than 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission but should speak with an adviser.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition is a flat fee of $689 per credit ($23,426 total for 34 credits) whether you live in Wisconsin or out of state. Financial aid, including scholarships, is available for students who qualify.

Find Out More

To find out where a Master of Science in Sustainable Management can take you, visit our Careers Outlook page now. Then contact an adviser to discuss your next steps and how to apply.

Our advisers are available Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, or by appointment.

More about University of Wisconsin Sustainable Management Degree Programs

As sustainability becomes a top priority for today’s organizations, employers need qualified professionals with the new management skills and knowledge to compete in a world of rising costs and limited resources. Online University of Wisconsin Sustainable Management programs provide the technical, environmental, and business knowledge you need to start or advance your career as a sustainability-minded manager. An interdisciplinary curriculum covers topics including systems thinking, triple-bottom-line accounting, the economics of sustainability, ecology, natural resource management, environmental science and policy, facility operations, and more—preparing you to balance profitability with the needs of the environment and lead sustainable change in any organization.